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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.88, 380.74 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.88, 380.74 and 159.48 is: 220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.88 : 380.74 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.88/380.74 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.88x = 380.74 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.88x = 60,720.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,720.42/275.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.10

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